Google is great for everyday searches: faces, products, text – you name it. But when you need serious results, it can fall short. 

I’ve tested some reverse image search tools, and these five alternatives are faster, smarter, and more reliable, depending on what results you need.

You just got the first hit of the good stuff, and now you’re probably looking for something better, cheaper, and more reliable.

Tool	Best for	Paid or Free	Weakness
ProFaceFinder	Most accurate face matches.	Paid	Smaller general database than Google.
CopySeeker	Spot-on results.	Free	Less known, fewer sources than Google.
PimEyes	Very precise.	Paid & Free	Sources aren’t accessible unless you pay.
Yandex	Free & easy to use.	Free	Interface can feel outdated & randomly switch to Russian.
Bing	Informative and finds celebrities fast.	Free	Struggles with finding random people.

1. ProFaceFinder – For Accurate and Affordable Searches

Look, I love Google as much as the next person, but if you need something more convenient, you’ve got to try ProFaceFinder! It works similarly, but better. 

It finds similar and exact matches (so if you want to find your lookalike, I have good news!), with higher accuracy and more relevant results.

Google has a bigger database overall; however, ProFaceFinder doesn’t get distracted by products, outfits, or accessories. So, you get only the results that matter. 

Pricing plans:

• $6 for 2 searches
• $10 for 7 searches

Unlike most engines that only pull from public, surface-level sources, ProFaceFinder digs deeper into social media, dating sites, felony files, false identities, and more.

Here’s a comparison from my tests:

• ProFaceFinder: 51 results
• Google: 1 result under “All” and 2 under “Exact matches”

2. CopySeeker – The Closest Thing to Google

CopySeeker and Google are like twins. Not like the ones who weirdly match their outfits and hairstyles until they’re 50, but very similar.

CopySeeker’s facial recognition finds only exact matches (same photo, different sources) with impressive accuracy.

Google provides exact and similar matches, along with a massive database, and it delivers everything from images to detailed info. 

CopySeeker, on the other hand, may not be as broad and informative, but it’s sharper when it comes to face searches. And it’s free to use!

3. PimEyes – Best at Recognizing Faces 

PimEyes doesn’t mess around. It builds a “faceprint” of you and hunts it down across the internet, even if the photo’s at a weird angle, poorly lit, or heavily filtered.

You get 10 free searches per day, but unless you pay (plans start at $15), you won’t see the sources. Whether you subscribe or not, the search accuracy stays the same; the upgrade just gives you more access.

While you might provide a very high-quality photo on Google, and sometimes it returns nothing back, PimEyes almost always delivers.

4. Yandex Images – For Similar Matches and Diverse Filtering

Free tools aren’t flawless, but if we’re talking faces, Yandex sometimes beats Google.

Google shines at products, like hunting down a sweater you saw on social media. It also does a decent job at finding faces; sometimes, you might get no results back. 

With Yandex, you always get results, especially if the face has even a little internet footprint. It shows similar faces, sorted by:

• Size;
• Color;
• Orientation. 

It can even provide memes or wallpaper-worthy shots of the same person. While Google gives fewer, stricter results, Yandex gives you variety, lookalikes, and more chances to find what you’re looking for.

5. Bing Images – Good For Faces & Extra Info

Bing is free, easy to use, and decent when it comes to searching faces.

Upload a photo, and if the person has any level of fame, you’ll usually get plenty of results. For lesser-known folks, it might take more digging, but it’s still effective.

Here’s the big difference:

• Google is picky. It finds the exact person or a similar one; if not, it basically shrugs.
• Bing is flexible. It casts a wider net, pulling in similar faces, related events, and even headlines.

Search for a Big Brother contestant, and Bing might also show contestants from other seasons, spin-offs, or random reality show drama. Often, that wider scope is exactly what you need.

There’s also Pinterest, whose accuracy is 50/50. Its results depend on trends, aesthetics, and fame, which makes it great for finding celebs and influencers. As for everyday faces…it can do better.

5. Pinterest – Helpful When Searching Famous People

It’s cute and quick but works only on phones: upload a photo and it finds similar looks, often matching outfits and styles even better than faces.

Which Reverse Image Search Works Best on Mobile (iOS and Android)?

– ProFaceFinder: Works smoothly on both desktop and mobile with zero difference in performance. Its interface adapts perfectly to any screen size, making searches simple and fast even for first-time users.

– Pinterest: Performs on mobile only, whether it’s iOS or Android. You can position the image to focus on specific areas, which often leads to better results.

– CopySeeker: Works equally well on both desktop and phone. Unlike most tools, it can also be installed as an app for easier access, though it’s currently available only on iOS.

– CamFind: A free mobile app available on both iOS and Android, but it’s more focused on products rather than faces.

– Photo Sherlock: A very handy app available on both iOS and Android. You can search by uploading an image from your gallery or snapping a new one on the spot.

– Visual Look Up: Apple’s built-in reverse image search feature for iOS. It’s easy to use, but doesn’t always work well, especially with faces. It’s better at recognizing animals, plants, and everyday objects.

1. Open a photo in your gallery.
2. Tap the Info (ℹ️) button at the bottom.
3. If there’s a star on the icon, Look Up is available for that photo.
4. Tap Look Up to see details about the object detected.

Laptop Users: If you’re using a Windows laptop, Bing Visual Search might already be built into your photo gallery. Just right-click on an image and select “Search with Bing”.